Morning journal and courier., 1887-06-01
COMING EVENTS.

Veteran Volunteer Firemen's AssOc1a-
 t1on-Their Coming Picnic and Prize
 CarnivaI-DecOrating Graves of De.
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 The meeting of the Veteran Bremen to- morrow, Thursday, evening will be a very interesting one to the "Vets'' as the prize picnic committee, with Hiram Camp at it's head, will unfold to the public their plans for days enjoyment at the sea shore that will, it is confidently expected, surpass any, thing of the kind that ever took place in this State. There are one hundred and fifty volunteer hose, hook and ladder and engine companies in this State, not including the organized paid departments whose regula- tions will not allow them to participate in public Tournaments. All of these companies are to be invited to unite with our veteran fremen in grand reunion and prize contest. Valuable prizes are to be given and interest ing games and contests offered. Thousands of people will be brought into New Haven, and our citizens will see more of the heroes of the red shirt and leather helmet than have been gathered together before for many years. The Boston Hub clothing store has most kindly donated the use of one of it's magnificent show windows on Church street for the display of prizes. The committee are OuSd5oO OA4 O AoA 60 OA9AAS Po50 SAASoA@A UAAASAA will contain the association advertisements of the affair throughout, and the business card of all our merchants and business men who contribute prizes. Ten thousand copies are to be printed and circulated throughout the State. The committee deem this part of their work but justice to the citizens of New Haven who give the prizes and assist the veterans to replenish their fund used for the assistance of sick and disabled members. The plan will afford an advertisement for every business man who contributes without price. The Shoninger company have given one of their latest improved organs, valued at one hundred and fifty dollars, which will be the principal prize. Not less than two hundred other prizes will be offered. As soon as the plans are completed the public will be furnished with 8 circular giving full particulars of the affair.
 The committee to make arrangements for the decorating of the graves of all deceased members of the association and of the volun- teer fire department will report their plans tomorrow night. Sunday afternoon, June 9th, is the time appointed for the parade. The Columbia brass band, John Stack leader, will furnish music. Mourning badges will be furnished by the secretary on the day of the parade. It is earnestly desired that every old veteran fireman in the city will unite in deeds of Hemingway, Sperry, Dunbar and many others who lost their lives in the per formance of that loyal duty toward their fel- low citizen in many a hard fought battle with the fiery element. It has been decided to decorate the grave of Noah L. Farnham, assistant engineer of the New York fire de- ment, who is buried in the Grove street ceme- tery, and a delegation from the Exempt as- sociation and veterans from that city is ex- peeted. Now, veterans, don't forget the meeting Thursday evening, 22 Insurance building.
 The invitation from the committee of ar engagements for dedication of the soldiers monument to parade on June IT will also be considered